Chapters 13 and 14

Question 0

prodigal

Answer 0

adj. 1. Recklessly wastevul; extravagant.
2. Profuse; lavish.
n. 1. A spendthrift.

Question 1

procrastinate

Answer 1

To put off doing something; to delay needlessly.

Question 2

prodigy

Answer 2

A person with exceptional talent or powers.

Question 3

pofane

Answer 3

adj. 1. Showing disrespect toward God or sacred things.
2. Nonreligious in subject, form or use.

tr. v. To treat with irreverence.

Question 4

profuse

Answer 4

Plentiful, prodigal, overflowing; giving abundantly (usually used with in).

Question 5

jeopardy

Answer 5

Danger; peril

Question 6

jocular

Answer 6

Joking; avoiding seriousness.

Question 7

assuage

Answer 7

To soothe; to make less severe; to satisfy.

Question 8

suave

Answer 8

Smooth in social manner

Question 9

festoon

Answer 9

n. A decorative chain of flowers, leaves or ribbons hung in a curve.
tr. v. To decorate with hanging ornaments.

Question 10

fete

Answer 10

n. A party or festival, especially one held out of doors.

tr. v. To give a party in someone’s honor.

Question 11

condole

Answer 11

To express sympathy (used with with)

Question 12

doleful

Answer 12

Mournful; sad

Question 13

irascible

Answer 13

Irritable; hot tempered

Question 14

irate

Answer 14

Angry; enraged.

Question 15

ire

Answer 15

Anger; rage.

Question 16

malevolent

Answer 16

Wishing harm to others; malicious

Question 17

volition

Answer 17

A conscious choice; use of one’s will to make a decision.

Question 18

zeal

Answer 18

Passionate devotion to a cause; ardor.

Question 19

zealot

Answer 19

A zealous person; a fanatic.